Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tots (Print Version)

Savor layers of seasoned beef, bacon, cheddar, and crispy tater tots baked until bubbly and golden.

# Ingredients:

Meat and Dairy

01 - 1.5 pounds ground beef
02 - 0.75 cup cooked chopped bacon
03 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1 (16 oz) container sour cream

Canned and Frozen

05 - 1 (32 oz) package frozen tater tots
06 - 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cheddar cheese soup

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, chopped bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, frozen tater tots, condensed cheddar cheese soup, and sour cream. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and heated through.

# Notes:

01 - Drain the cooked beef well to reduce excess grease and prevent a soggy casserole.